📱 Best Platforms
Swappa, eBay, FB Marketplace
📖 The Hustle
Buy used iPhones from Facebook Marketplace sellers upgrading to the latest model. Look for iPhones that are 2-3 generations old with clean IMEI/ESN and no iCloud lock. Meet at a carrier store to verify the phone is paid off and unlocked. Clean it, take clear photos, and list on Swappa where buyers specifically search by model and condition. Margin is $50-150 per phone with fast turnover.
🚀 First Step
Search 'iPhone' on Facebook Marketplace today, filter by price under $200, and message 3 sellers to ask for the IMEI number to check on Swappa's free ESN checker.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Always check the IMEI on Swappa's free ESN check before buying any used phone
- Meet sellers at the carrier store (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T) to verify the phone is unlocked
- iPhones 2-3 generations old offer the best balance of buy-low and sell-fast
🛠 Tools & Resources: Swappa ESN checker, Swappa app, FB Marketplace, microfiber cloth, SIM card eject tool, phone cleaning kit